Carillo Reveals Details of Serena’s Mysterious Injury

'There was Blood and Glass Everywhere'

As reporters quizzed Kim Clijsters about what she knew about Serena Williams’ injury (the reigning U.S. Open champ saw the laceration during their big-money, record setting Belgian exo), Mary Carillo told IT the details of what occurred on the night of Williams injury, as based on her conversations with Serena’s camp.

Serena’s Absence a Big Blow for U.S. Open

Three-time Champ Ranks Pullout Among ‘Most Devastating Moments’ of Her Career

Maria is a delightful mix of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Centre Court ferociousness.  The Belgians (Kimmy and Justine) have a certain je ne sais quoi. The Serbs (JJ and AI) bring an appealing Balkan bravado.

Jelly Legs, Spaghetti Arms and Alphabet Soup

ALPHABET SOUP: Former WTA chief Larry Scott, who now runs the Pac-10 (or is that Pac-12?), said his only regret in tennis was not “bringing the two tours together and minimizing some of the alphabet soup.”
NO TEAM MURRAY-CAHILL: ESPN analyst Darren Cahill has ruled himself out of the running for the job of Andy Murray’s [...]

On the Fish Diet and a Lack of Job Security

TWEET OF THE DAY: “If your phone is in your back pocket it’s a sure way to fall in toilet. I’ve done that like 20 times.” — Serena Williams
SURVIVOR: Martina Navratilova told CNN, “I think anybody that survives the communist system, they’re pretty tough. And then being gay on top of that, that wasn’t helpful. [...]

Tennis: It’s Really Dumb, But It’s What We Do

MAZEL TOV!: Regarding the mysterious foot injury Serena Williams says she suffered when she stepped on broken glass in a Munich restaurant, Art Spander asserted, “Exactly why anyone steps on a glass, other than a groom at a Jewish wedding ceremony, is beyond most of us.”  Of course, Williams isn’t the only player to have [...]

Coaching Changes for Federer, Murray

CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES: Andy Murray has pulled the plug on his three-year alliance with coach Miles Maclagan after a disagreement over the role of consultant Alex Corretja. Said Murray, “I’ve had a great relationship with Miles over the past two and a half years, and I want to thank him for his positive contribution to my career. [...]

Bach On Moog Synthesizer, Joyce On iPhone

MYER-ED IN HUMOR: Of the John Isner-Nicolas Mahut Wimbledon marathon, ESPYS host Seth Myers said, “No one has spent that much time on grass since Cheech and Chong.”  Added the SNL funnyman, “By the time the match ended, the ball boys were ball men.”
AND THEY SAY WE AMERICANS ARE A LITIGIOUS BUNCH: Lleyton Hewitt is [...]

What, No Rattles, Klaxons or Vuvuzelas?

SAY IT AIN’T SO: The All England Club has banned vuvuzelas (those renowned World Cup noisemakers) from Wimbledon.  Said Ian Ritchie, “Rattles, klaxons and vuvuzelas all fall into that category.  Our message is do not bring them in the first place.”…For the first time in its 133-year history, there will be no English players in [...]

An Exclusive Interview With Venus and Serena’s Mom

Oracene Price On Indian Wells, Africa, Genetics, Tour Life and Retirement

PARIS — What a difference. The last time Serena Williams lost at a Grand Slam, it was all rather operatic, beyond bizarre. Late into her U.S. Open match against Kim Clijsters, she told a lineswoman, “I’m going to shove this f—— ball down your f——throat.” Ouch.

Henin-Williams: A Soap Opera Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

The Justine-Serena Feud Is On Hold

PARIS — There’s nothing  in tennis quite like a fierce battle, especially when there is a feisty back story and ample bad blood. Virtually all the press room was buzzing over the probable reprise of the rather splendid Serena Williams vs. Justine Henin feud.